Dip the pounded meat into the flour, then the egg, and then the breadcrumbs. Add 3 tablespoons of canola oil into a hot sauté pan. Add the breaded meat and brown on both sides (approx. 1-2 minutes on each side) Put the schnitzel into a 325 degree oven and cook until the meat is cooked through. (8-12 minutes depending on the meat) Serve hot.

German food is very high ranking on my list of favorites to make. Having German relatives and German blood running in my veins, there is nothing in my mind that couldn’t be improved with a good strong mustard. Here’s the thing I find really interesting…

Almost every culture has a very similar menu. If you were making Italian, you’d be making Pork Milianese. (i.e. breaded pork chop) If you were making American, Shake and Bake. (just kidding on the last one.) Anyway, the point is that sometimes you think that you aren’t going to like something, when in reality you are already eating it. It’s all about knowing how dishes are made. Doing a little research and making small substitutions like roasted rosemary potatoes and sautéed escarole, leaving out the applesauce and pretzel bread and you’d have a classic Italian meal. Give it a try.